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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and McMaster University Professor, Dr. Juliet Daniel (left), peruse a publication on Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 11). Sharing in the moment is Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and McMaster University Professor, Dr. Juliet Daniel (left), peruse a publication on Jamaica, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 11). Sharing in the moment is Permanent Secretary, Denzil Thorpe.

PHOTOS: McMaster University Professor Calls on Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), hands over the certificate signifying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscription of the Revival Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List to leader of the Watt Town Revival Group, Bishop Robert Clarke (left). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Cardell Wickham. The certificate was handed over during the year’s pilgrimage in Watt Town, St. Ann on March 6.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), hands over the certificate signifying the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscription of the Revival Pilgrimage to Watt Town on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List to leader of the Watt Town Revival Group, Bishop Robert Clarke (left). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Cardell Wickham. The certificate was handed over during the year’s pilgrimage in Watt Town, St. Ann on March 6.

Minister Grange Hands Over UNESCO Certificate to Revivalists
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shares a photo opportunity with personnel from the Jamaica Fire Brigade during the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Banner Event at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shares a photo opportunity with personnel from the Jamaica Fire Brigade during the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Banner Event at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

International Women’s Day Church Service on Sunday, March 2
Students from several high schools listen as Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green (right), speaks during a panel discussing artificial intelligence at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo. The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25). Also listening (from left) are Master of Ceremonies Emprezz Golding; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Educator Godiva Golding; E-Sports Entrepreneur, Gregory Moore; and Information Technology Specialist and Entrepreneur, Neil Abrahams.
Students from several high schools listen as Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission, Cordel Green (right), speaks during a panel discussing artificial intelligence at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo. The event was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25). Also listening (from left) are Master of Ceremonies Emprezz Golding; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Educator Godiva Golding; E-Sports Entrepreneur, Gregory Moore; and Information Technology Specialist and Entrepreneur, Neil Abrahams.

Culture Minister Urges Young Creatives to Prioritise the Business Aspect of the Industry
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante on Monday (February 24) during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of the Right Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante on Monday (February 24) during a ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 141st anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Draw Inspiration from Sir Alexander Bustamante’s Life and Legacy

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a monument in memory of the victims of the Kendal train crash of 1957. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (February 21) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
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Monument to Be Erected to Honour Kendal Train Crash Victims

The Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport and the Manchester Municipal Corporation on Friday (February 21) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the erection of a monument in honour of the victims of the Kendal train crash of 1957. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell, signed the MoU, during a function held...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Culture Ministry to Host Creative Career Expo on February 25

Hundreds of high-school and tertiary students and creative practitioners are expected to attend the Jamaica Creative Career Expo, slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25), beginning 10:00 a.m. The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, is being held under the theme ‘Exploring the Digital Space’. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Health Coverage for Creatives and Entertainers to Be Launched Soon

Phase 11 of the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP), which will offer health coverage for creatives and entertainers is to be launched shortly. The JECIP, an initiative of the Government, was unveiled in November last year. It covers members who are listed on the National Registry of Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners (E-Registry). Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...
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Members of the revivalist church performing the table ritual during a special gathering to commemorate the 114th birth anniversary of the late Zion Revivalist Mallica "Kapo" Reynolds, on February 10 at the National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Preservation of Revivalism – A Momentous Achievement for Jamaica

Inscription of the Watt Town Revival Pilgrimage on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List is a momentous achievement for Jamaica, says Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange. The pilgrimage, which takes place annually, is a celebration of Jamaica's spiritual and cultural roots, drawing on the traditions of the island’s revivalist movement. The...
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Members of the revivalist church performing the table ritual during a special gathering to commemorate the 114th birth anniversary of the late Zion Revivalist Mallica "Kapo" Reynolds, on Monday (February 10), at the National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Birthday Celebration for Kapo

Members of the revivalist church performing the table ritual during a special gathering to commemorate the 114th birth anniversary of the late Zion Revivalist Mallica "Kapo" Reynolds, on Monday (February 10), at the National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, speaks about the music and legacy of Bob Marley during a pre-recorded presentation at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Lecture Hall, 10-16 East Street, Kingston. The Reggae Month event was organised by the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM) as part of its Grounation heritage series.
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Caribbean Artistes Urged to Influence Change in Society

Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, has called on Caribbean artistes to follow the example of Robert “Bob” Marley, by using their voices to influence change in the society. She noted that the reggae icon is revered around the world not only because he made good music but because of the message in his songs. “So, I ask what...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Deanroy Bernard (second right), are among the guests enjoying performances during the Young Reggae Ambassadors Concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on February 8. The concert formed part of activities commemorating Reggae Month 2025 throughout February under the theme ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim’.
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PHOTOS: Young Reggae Ambassadors Concert

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Deanroy Bernard (second right), are among the guests enjoying performances during the Young Reggae Ambassadors Concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on February 8. The concert formed part of activities commemorating Reggae Month 2025 throughout February under the theme ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim’.
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